The NFL has requested that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security take down a video featuring highlights of former Philadelphia Eagles safety and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, according to the Associated Press, The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Details on the video's content, its release date, and DHS's response to the NFL's request were not specified in available reporting.
Forbes, a center-leaning outlet, similarly reported that the NFL asked what it described as the Trump administration to remove the video.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Washington Post and Associated Press both reported the NFL's request to DHS to remove the video.
- The New York Times specifically referenced Brian Dawkins' history as an Eagles star in its coverage.
“NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins” — The Washington Post
Center
- Forbes described the request as being made to the Trump administration rather than naming DHS directly.
“NFL Asks Trump Administration To Remove Video Featuring Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins” — Forbes
Questions readers ask
What happened with the NFL and the Brian Dawkins video?
The NFL asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video that used highlights of former Philadelphia Eagles star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins, according to multiple outlets.
Why did the NFL want the video removed?
The available reporting does not specify the NFL's reasoning for requesting the video's removal.
Has DHS responded to the NFL's request?
The supplied reporting does not indicate whether the Department of Homeland Security has responded to or acted on the NFL's request.
Sources · 11 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningNFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
- Associated PressLeft-leaningNFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningNFL asks Department of Homeland Security to remove Brian Dawkins video from immigration post
- The GuardianLeft-leaningNFL asks DHS to take down post likening violent tackles to treatment of immigrants
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningNFL asks DHS to take down video featuring highlights of former Eagles star Brian Dawkins - The Athletic
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningNFL to DHS: No, you can’t use highlights to promote immigration enforcement
- CBS SportsCenterNFL asks Homeland Security to remove Brian Dawkins highlight video from social media
- ForbesCenterNFL Asks Trump Administration To Remove Video Featuring Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins
- Yahoo SportsCenterDHS posts meme with Brian Dawkins without consent from Eagles great
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningNFL DHS Video Football
- Washington ExaminerRight-leaningNFL demands DHS remove promo featuring ex-Eagles star Brian Dawkins